Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brad Holt - SR(RS), halfback
- Mike Patterson - SR, center
- Ashton Smith - SR, right outside linebacker
- Darrell Hayes - SR, cornerback
- Joseph Zeigler - SR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Cedric Downing - JR, cornerback
- Joseph Zeigler - SR(RS), kicker
- Jonathan Wise - JR, halfback
- Brad Holt - SR(RS), halfback
- Joe Albin - SR, right tackle
- Mike Patterson - SR, center
- Ashton Smith - SR, right outside linebacker
- Darrell Hayes - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ben West - SR(RS), right tackle
- Nick Thomas - JR, free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Cedric Downing - JR, cornerback
- Joseph Zeigler - SR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Cedric Downing - JR, cornerback
- Brad Hall - SR, strong safety
- Joseph Zeigler - SR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brad Holt - SR(RS), halfback
- Glen Jackson - JR, middle linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Brent Mills
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Richard Lawrence
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Von Connor
- Boise State Broncos
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Christian Anderson
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Bobby Coe
- USC Trojans
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Dallas Wilson
- USC Trojans
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Marcus Keller
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
James Robinson
- Colorado Buffaloes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Dwayne Holly
- UCLA Bruins
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Richard Lawrence
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Cedric Downing - Northwestern Wildcats
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Joseph Zeigler - Northwestern Wildcats
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Larry Miles
- LSU Tigers
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Best RET |
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CB
Joe Lester
- Colorado Buffaloes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Kyle Whittington
- Utah Utes
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Brent Mills
- Oklahoma Sooners
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